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New SB Nation Mobile Interface

grapejoos — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:56:35 -0000

New SB Nation Mobile Interface

Any of you guys with smartphones: SB nation has a new, pretty decent mobile interface. It doesn't have the ability to post comments yet, but it's an improvement over looking at the full site in OperaMini on my Blackberry. Props to SB nation, get those comments going.

From ESPN.com's Page 2: DeSean Jackson's Ultimate Stadium! Hilarious. Hat tip to 700 Level for...

grapejoos — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:23:23 -0000

From ESPN.com's Page 2: DeSean Jackson's Ultimate Stadium!

Hilarious. Hat tip to 700 Level for posting this on BGN (links below).

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0916/pg2_jackson_350.jpg

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2008/9/16/615736/haha-this-is-hilarious#comments

Any NYC Cowboys fans going to the Giants game?

grapejoos — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:17:59 -0000

Any NYC Cowboys fans going to the Giants game?

Any NYC Cowboys fans going to the Giants game? I'm looking at buying a ticket (all over $200, sheesh) to the game but, frankly, I wouldn't mind sitting next to someone that would have my back if things got ugly (which I am in no way going to seek out or would provoke). There are ticket pairs on stubhub (and ebay) if any of you upstanding citizens out there are interested. Let me know.

Philadelphia wins a championship!

grapejoos — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:37:11 -0000

Philadelphia wins a championship!

Now that Philadelphia has triumphantly claimed the Arena Bowl title, maybe their fans can ease up a little...

Keeping Players in a Quality Organization

grapejoos — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:27:58 -0000

The signings of Newman and MB3 today made me ponder about the quality of the Cowboys' ownership and other sports owners. I came away thinking about how much credit is due to the Jones ownership and what they have done.

Don't get me wrong. This is not intended as a Parcells bashing session. This is a post about what Jones and co have done lately from a football and non-football standpoint. Since Jerry bought the team, he's won 3 Super Bowls under controversial circumstances. He forced out Jimmy Johnson in one of the greatest "what if" moments in the NFL (as in, what if the Cowboys dynasty stayed fully intact). He's made numerous, well-documented mistakes. But he has done one thing extremely well, especially of late: spent money on good players.

Maybe my memory is bad, but I feel like the Joneses do a remarkably good job of keeping good players and treating them well. Players get rewarded for playing well here. There doesn't seem to be any acrimony between players and the team. Philly and Rosenhaus couldn't get along, but it seems win-win for Rosenhaus and Jones. They have certainly given out bad contracts, but lately they seem like fair deals for quality players. The Cowboys have even turned some malcontents around as of late, though Pacman is surely a big test.

It is amazing to me that Dallas was able to sign MB3 and Newman, and it made me think about the players they've been able to retain over the years. I'm a fan of teams in other sports (Braves and Capitals, specifically), and those teams have tormented me with the players they've let get away over the years, for financial reasons or just not seeing the talent. I'm sure that's the case for many of you no matter who you root for. I am trying to think of great players the Cowboys have let go of too soon, and it's very difficult. Draft misses are a different story, so let's leave those out

I want you guys to help me out. Let me know which players have haunted you as former Cowboys. . All I can come up with is Jimmy Smith, and to a lesser extent Ken Norton Jr. And I have a pretty good feeling Julius Jones isn't going to end up on that list.

Marvin Harrison allegedly shot some people...

grapejoos — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:13:21 -0000

Marvin Harrison allegedly shot some people...

This story is shocking and details are still coming out, but it doesn't sound too good for Marvin. We'll see.

"The source said the alleged victim came into the bar, Playmakers, around 5 p.m. and engaged in an argument with Harrison, who was at the bar. The victim then left the bar, heading to his car, with Harrison following. Gunfire broke out, the victim was hit in the hand, and a young girl was slightly injured by flying glass from a car that apparently was hit by a bullet.

Police came to scene, but the victim did not identify a shooter. On Wednesday, according to the source, ballistic tests showed that the gun that had fired the shots was a custom-made Belgian weapon, and police determined that Harrison owned such a gun.

Police then went to a Philadelphia car wash owned by Harrison to question him about the gun. Harrison admitted owning such a weapon, but claimed it never left his suburban Philadelphia home.

However, the source said the gun was discovered in a bucket at the car wash, and tests showed that it had fired seven bullets that matched those found at the scene. "

Phew! Giants are no longer a threat!

grapejoos — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:21:28 -0000

They signed David Carr! THE David Carr.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/s...

Surely they will not make the playoffs with him on their roster! All kidding aside, did they SEE him play in Carolina last year? He couldn't hold off Vinny. Or Moore, who was much better as an undrafted rookie (d'oh). At least Jared Lorenzen is good for the post-game buffet jokes.

Mewelde Moore meeting with Steelers

grapejoos — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:26:11 -0000

Many have you have mentioned Mewelde Moore as a possible FA signing. He's meeting with the Steelers, and it looks like they might sign him.

From Michael Smith on ESPN today:

In addition to a pay raise, the Steelers are also in the process of adding another weapon to Roethlisberger's arsenal. Pittsburgh hosted former Vikings running back Mewelde Moore on Sunday and his signing appears imminent.
Moore will provide Pittsburgh's offense with the legitimate receiving threat out of the backfield it had lacked. He's also likely to serve as the team's primary kickoff and punt returner.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/s...

Aqib Talib

grapejoos — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:19:33 -0000

First things first, there is a playoff game this weekend, so that is the focus right now. But I've been wondering if Aqib Talib is on our radar for the draft. A lot of you guys follow the draft and college football more than me, so I'm looking for your input.

This guy has been pretty amazing in the few games I've seen him play in. He clearly has great hands and pretty good return skills, though I'm not sure about his speed. Like a lot of folks here, I think we need a CB in the first round (and hopefully we can snag Felix Jones as well). Is Talib one of the top CB prospects? Is he likely to be on the board when we pick? Are there better CBs for us out there?

Fantasy Help (Week 14)

grapejoos — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:06:25 -0000

Since others have asked for some fantasy help in this space, I'll do the same. Tough decision this week. Others should feel free to post their tough choices as well.

I am trying to choose who to start at RB. I have good options: Adrian Peterson (MIN), Marion Barber, and Joseph Addai. This is a big week for me and I need to win. AD will start, so the question is between the other two. I have and am starting Romo and Folk; I have no other Colts. Addai is facing a tough Baltimore run defense on the road, and we all know Barber is going against the Lions.

So, who do you go with here? Addai or Barber? Should I diversify and go with the worse matchup, or stick with Barber for this week?

Poll

Would you start Barber over Addai this week?

Yes

20 votes

No

6 votes

26 votes | Poll has closed